Frequently Asked Questions

and find out if your parents are safe at home

The independent living assessment can help you determine if your parents are safe at home.

How do I talk to my parents about getting help?

Talking to your parents about their independence can be difficult. When you're trying to figure out what to say keep these things in mind:

Be empathetic
Start the conversation early
Highlight the benefits of home care
Involve professionals; like a care manager or elder attorney
Involve your family; consensus makes the process smoother
Research your stay-at-home options

Do you provide free consultations before we decide on a home care professional?

Since every situation is unique to each client, we offer a no obligation consultation. The amount of hours we recommend a client utilize can greatly vary. Some clients need little help while others require 24 hour care every day. During the assessment, we look for the client's ability to perform ADL's and IADL's. Se below for more information on ADL's and IADL's.

Why Should I Trust Your Caregivers?

Our Home Health Aides are capable and professional caregivers that are trained by a nurse, not by a video. At Interim Healthcare, we have found that it is better to invest in our caregivers up front and ensure that they are trained properly. Our staff are insured and bonded and undergo drug testing and background checks prior to working with a client.

How much does home care cost?

Home care needs to be tailored to the individual situation and all plans are personalized to match your specific needs. Below you will find some examples in which families involve us in their home care. There are lists of tasks that are common for that level of care, as well as an approximation of cost to provide that level of care. Call today to discuss costs for your area 505-633-8620.

Two sisters need a little help taking care of their elderly mother.

4–10 Hours, $100–250 per week

65 year old needs a little help while recovering from knee surgery

11–21 hours, $250–500 per week

A widower needs medication reminders and help maintaining his household.

22–40 hours, $500–$900 per week

A man diagnosed with the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

40+ hours, $900–1,200 per week

What are ADL's and why are they important ?

ADL's are Activities of Daily Living. The ability to perform ADL's are imperative to the health and safety of your loved ones. The combination of ADL's and IADL's are used to help make the decision of how little help or how much help is needed at home in order to keep your loved ones safe. Below is a list of ADL's use to help us determine the needs of our clients.

Click here to watch a quick video on ADL"s.

Personal Hygiene: bathing/showering, grooming, nail care and oral care.
Dressing: the ability to dress/undress oneself
Eating: the ability to feed oneself
Maintaining Continence: mental and physical capacity to use the restroom
Transferring/Mobility: moving oneself from sitting to standing, getting in and out of bed and walking from one location to another.

What are IADL's?

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

IADL's are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living. The ability to perform IADL's are imperative to the health and safety of your loved ones. The combination of ADL's and IADL's are used to help make the decision of how little help or how much help is needed at home in order to keep your loved ones safe. Below is a list of IADL's use to help us determine the needs of our clients.

Basic Communication Skills: using a home phone, mobile phone, email or the internet.
Transportation: driving oneself, using public transportation and arranging rides.
Meal Preparation: meal planning, cooking, cleaning, ability to use kitchen equipment safely.
Shopping: grocery and clothing
Housework: laundry, dishes, dusting, vacuuming and maintaining hygienic home.
Managing Medications: taking accurate dosages at the appropriate times and managing refills.
Managing Personal Finances: operating within a budget, writing checks, paying bills, and avoiding scams.

I'm a Veteran;

What Veteran's Care Services

are available to me?

The Department of Veteran's Affairs offer a couple of home care assistance programs. The first program is the Aid and Attendance Benefit which provides a special benefit to war era veterans and their surviving spouses.

Click here to see if you qualify for services https://americanveteransaid.com/aid-attendance-see-if-you-qualify/

The second program is the Home Care Benefit offered through the office of Community Care. It provides home care services to Veterans when the VA cannot provide the care needed. Community Care is based on specific eligibility requirements, availability of VA care and the needs and circumstances of individual Veterans.

Click here to learn more about Veteran community care https://www.va.gov/communitycare/

Fore more information, call us at 505-633-8620.